A lucky gambler placed a large bet on the Seattle Seahawks and received an “unreal” bonus, according to casino officials.
Officials said in a Feb. 9 Facebook post that the gambler placed a $2,100 bet at the Emerald Queen Casino Hotel in Tacoma that the Seahawks would beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60.
“Someone walked in, trusted their gut, and placed a $2,100 future bet on the Seahawks to win it all…and now they’ve cashed in for $140,700,” casino officials said in the post, noting it was a preseason bet. “illusory.”
“This is what believing looks like.”
Social media users took to Twitter to celebrate the win.
“Here’s a die-hard Seahawks fan! Congratulations,” Facebook user John Straus wrote in the comments.
“Congratulations,” Facebook user Jadranka Miletic wrote. “I’m so happy for you!”
What is the Tacoma Emerald Queen Casino Hotel like?
Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel is located at 920 ER St. in Tacoma.
Known as the “Entertainment Capital of the Northwest,” the casino features 4,400 slot machines and a variety of table games from blackjack to roulette.
In addition to a four-star hotel, the casino also has several restaurants.
Many people can gamble or play games of chance without getting hurt. However, for some people, gambling is an addictive behavior that can destroy lives and families.
If you or a loved one is showing signs of gambling addiction, you can call the National Gambling Hotline for help: 1-800-522-4700 Or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
